Understanding Parallelism

What is the main purpose of using parallelism in writing?

• To make sentences longer

• To use more adjectives

• To add rhythm and balance

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following sentences is an example of parallel structure?

• She likes to swim, running, and to bike.

• He enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.

• They are singing, dancing, and laughing.

• I like to cook, to clean, and gardening.

How can parallelism be used with verbs?

• By using only past tense verbs

• By mixing verb forms

• By using different tenses

• By using the same verb form

Which of the following is an example of parallelism with nouns?

• He bought a book, a pen, and a notebook.

• He has a fast car, a big house, and a dog.

• She owns a cat, a dog, and a bird.

• They have a red apple, a green apple, and a yellow banana.

What is one benefit of using parallelism in writing?

• It makes the text more complex

• It helps ideas flow better

• It makes sentences harder to understand

• It increases word count